I Got Lucky: Survival Stories

S01E09: Episode 9

A competitive mountain biker crashes, causing him to plummet down 50 feet of rugged terrain. Scientists examine the accident and how the biker survived it.

Overview

Explore some of the most death-defying accidents caught on film. Survivors and eyewitnesses explain what went wrong and a panel of experts dissect the scientific principle behind these

Episodes

S01E01 Episode 1

March 1, 2021 20 min
Driving through mountains offers breath-taking views, but there is a huge risk associated with these roads. Plus, what happens when a hiker falls more than 50 feet?

S01E02 Episode 2

March 1, 2021 20 min
Two skydiving planes collide in a shocking mid-air accident. Scientists review footage of the crash and explain how all 11 passengers somehow survived.

S01E03 Episode 3

March 20, 2021 20 min
In Ohio, a man speeds down a mountain road on a long metal skateboard, how does he survive? Plus, scientists examine the physics behind some crazy road accidents.

S01E04 Episode 4

20 min
Scientists take a closer look at what happens when drivers lose control of their vehicles. Plus, what happens when a plane crashes down on a busy road?

S01E05 Episode 5

20 min
Scientists look at the perils of human beings losing their balance. What happens when a man realises he is not attached to the handglide as it takes off into the air?

S01E06 Episode 6

20 min
What happens when person tries to break the land-speed record without the use of a rocket? Plus, scientists examine other incredible accidents.

S01E07 Episode 7

20 min
Scientists examine real-life footage of sky diving jump that goes wrong. But, how does the skydiver survive after colliding with someone else in the air?

S01E08 Episode 8

20 min
In the Rocky Mountains, a snowmobiler is caught in an avalanche and buried under a huge pile of snow. How did he survive this horrifying accident?

S01E09 Episode 9

20 min
A competitive mountain biker crashes, causing him to plummet down 50 feet of rugged terrain. Scientists examine the accident and how the biker survived it.

S01E10 Episode 10

20 min
A small plane struggles to get off the ground and crashes into a forest. Scientists explain how all four passengers survived this violent collision.

S01E11 Episode 11

20 min
Scientists examine shocking footage of a racing car plummeting 100 feet down a mountain side. How did the two passengers survive this terrifying crash?

S01E12 Episode 12

20 min
During one of the toughest races in the world, a car flips multiple times and then bursts into flames. How did the 64-year-old driver survive the crash?

S01E13 Episode 13

20 min
A motorcyclist flies off a cliffside and drops 250 feet into a ravine. Scientists review shocking footage of the accident and explain how the rider survived.

S01E14 Episode 14

20 min
In British Columbia, a hiker is left clinging on for his life after falling into freezing cold rapids. Scientists explain how he made it out alive.

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